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LEXHAM PRESS
ACADEMIC
CATALOG
Spring 2019
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What is everything made of? John M. Frame:
Do I have free will? Can I
know the world? Does God exist?
How shall I live? What are
my rights? How can I be saved?
God’s Word
NATURE’S CASE
FOR GOD
A BRIEF BIBLICAL
Changes Things ARGUMENT
John M. Frame
WE ARE ALL
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Salvation Belongs to the Lord, A History of
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Western Philosophy and Theology and the
presuppositional apologetics looks in
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“A splendid book that brings together
biblical exegesis, theological
reflection, and cultural Grow
analysis—all for the sake
of the church.” in the
Scriptures
—Trevin Wax, Director for
Bibles and Reference at LifeWay
Christian Resources
throughout
the church
HEARERS AND DOERS
A PASTOR’S GUIDE TO
MAKING DISCIPLES THROUGH
year.
SCRIPTURE AND DOCTRINE
Kevin Vanhoozer
The foundation of discipleship is sound,
scriptual doctrine. IN SEASON AND OUT AUTHOR
David A. deSilva (PhD, Emory University) is
In Hearers and Doers, Kevin Vanhoozer makes the
SERMONS FOR THE Trustees’ Distinguished Professor of New Testament
case that pastors, as pastor-theologians, ought CHRISTIAN YEAR and Greek at Ashland Theological Seminary in
Ohio. He is ordained in the Florida Conference
to interpret Scripture theologically to articulate
doctrine and help cultivate disciples. Scriptural David A. deSilva of the United Methodist Church and has written
numerous books, including An Introduction to the
doctrine is vital to the life of the church, and local
New Testament; Honor, Patronage, Kinship and Purity;
pastor-theologians should be the ones delivering it In Season and Out makes for excellent devotional
and Sacramental Life: Spiritual Formation through the
to their communities. reading that will feed saints both in front of and
Book of Common Prayer.
behind the pulpit. Beginning with Advent and
With arresting prose and striking metaphors, moving through the church year, David deSilva Forthcoming September 2019
Vanhoozer addresses the most pressing problems in brings his years of experience as a biblical scholar to RELIGION / Sermons / Christian
the modern church with one answer: teach sound, the church in the form of sermons delivered to his 978-1-6835-9291-4, Softcover (5x8), 256 pages, $16.99
scriptural doctrine to make disciples. home congregation throughout the church year, now
adapted into a thoughtful and inspiring collection of
Forthcoming May 2019 AUTHOR reflections.
RELIGION / Christian Theology / Discipleship Kevin J. Vanhoozer (PhD, Cambridge University)
978-1-6835-9134-4, Hardback (5x8), 296 pages, $19.99 is Research Professor of Systematic Theology These reflections, which draw on readings from the
at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the Revised Common Lectionary and are written with
author of several books, including Faith Speaking Dr. deSilva’s characteristic warmth and wisdom, will
Understanding: Performing the Drama of Doctrine and inform and inspire your understanding of Scripture.
Biblical Authority after Babel: Retrieving the Solas in the
Spirit of Mere Protestant Christianity, both Christianity
Today Theology Books of the Year (2015, 2017). He is
married and has two daughters.
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“Pastoral theology THE CARE OF SOULS
CULTIVATING A STUDIES IN HISTORIC
at its best. Every PASTOR’S HEART AND SYSTEMATIC
pastor, and everyone Harold L. Senkbeil THEOLOGY
Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology
who wants to be a Pastors care for a soul in the way a doctor cares for a
body. In a time when many churches have lost sight
is a peer-reviewed series of contemporary
monographs exploring key figures, themes, and
pastor, should read of the real purpose of the church, The Care of Souls
invites a new generation of pastors to form the godly issues in historical and systematic theology
habits and practical wisdom needed to minister from an evangelical perspective.
this book.” to the hearts and souls of those in their care.
Harold Senkbeil helps remind pastors of the
—Timothy George, founding dean, essential calling of the ministry: preaching and
Beeson Divinity School, Samford University; living out the Word of God while orienting others in
general editor, Reformation Commentary the same direction. He offers practical and fruitful
on Scripture advice—born out of his five decades as a pastor— CHRIST IS YOURS GOD OF
that will benefit both new pastors and those with
THE ASSURANCE OF
ALL COMFORT
years in the pulpit.
SALVATION IN THE THE TRINITARIAN
PURITAN THEOLOGY RESPONSE TO THE HORRORS
Drawing on a lifetime of pastoral experience, The OF THIS WORLD
OF WILLIAM GOUGE
Care of Souls is a beautifully written treasury of
proven wisdom that pastors will find themselves
turning to again and again.
Eric Rivera Scott Harrower
AUTHOR
Harold L. Senkbeil is an executive director of
Maintaining hope in Christ for the weary soul. In the How does God respond to trauma in a world full of
Doxology: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care
face of trials and tribulations, persevering in the faith horrors? Beyond their physical and emotional toll,
and Counsel. His pastoral experience of nearly five
can be a difficult task. For Puritan pastor-theologian the horrors of this world raise difficult theological
decades includes parish ministry, the seminary
William Gouge, this question was of critical importance and existential questions. Where is God in the
classroom, and parachurch leadership. He is author
for those he shepherded. His theology of assurance darkest moments of the human experience? Is there
of numerous books, including Dying to Live: The
during the difficult seasons in life provided direction any hope for recovery from the trauma generated
Power of Forgiveness and Sanctification: Christ in Action.
and help to weary souls. by these horrors? There are no easy answers to
these questions.
Forthcoming June 2019 In Christ Is Yours, Eric Rivera explores Gouge’s theology,
RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources revealing a man who cared deeply about the truths of In God of All Comfort, Scott Harrower addresses these
978-1-6835-9301-0, Hardback (6x9), 320 pages, $21.99 Scripture and the spiritual lives of his community. His questions head on. Using the Gospel of Matthew as
theology was focused on the promises of God found a backdrop, he argues for a Trinitarian approach to
in Scripture while staying grounded in the realities of horrors, showing how God—in his triune nature—
life. This message of perseverance and hope is just as reveals himself to those who have experienced
necessary for Christ-followers today as it was then. trauma. He explores the many ways God relates
Written for academics and pastors alike, Rivera brings restoratively with humanity, showing how God’s light
this important theology to a modern audience. shines through the darkness of trauma.
RELIGION / Christian Theology / History RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Counseling & Recovery
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LEARNING BIBLICAL BIBLICAL GREEK
HEBREW MADE SIMPLE
READING FOR COMPREHENSION: ALL THE BASICS
AN INTRODUCTORY GRAMMAR IN ONE SEMESTER
Karl V. Kutz & H. Daniel Zacharias
Rebekah L. Josberger A Greek grammar for the modern age.
What’s the best way to learn a new language? By Biblical Greek Made Simple is a one-semester
approaching it not as a series of facts to memorize but as textbook that teaches the basics of biblical
something alive, with a personality you can get to know Greek. Designed with the modern student and
and tendencies you can begin to predict. Designed for curriculum in mind, this grammar introduces
long-term retention, Learning Biblical Hebrew focuses on all the essential elements of biblical Greek
helping students understand how the language works and while also utilizing the tools and features
providing a solid grounding in Hebrew through extensive of Logos Bible Software to help retain and
reading in the biblical text. The companion Learning Biblical enhance knowledge of Greek. Daniel Zacharias
Hebrew Workbook provides the essential reading practice provides a solid overview of the entire biblical
that makes the study of Biblical Hebrew come alive. Greek system while challenging students
to understand how this ancient language is
AUTHORS relevant to meaning and translation.
Karl V. Kutz (PhD, University of Wisconsin–Madison) is
professor and chair of biblical languages at Multnomah AUTHOR
University in Portland, OR. For over two decades his H. Daniel Zacharias (PhD, University of
teaching and mentoring of students in the language and Aberdeen / Highland Theological College) is
literature of the Hebrew Bible has cultivated students’ assistant professor of New Testament studies
passion for the biblical text, shaped and transformed at Acadia Divinity College. He resides in
their lives, and led to the establishment of an outstanding Nova Scotia with his wife, Maria, and their
program for the study of the Hebrew Bible. four children.
RELIGION / Biblical Reference / Language Study
Rebekah L. Josberger (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological
978-1-6835-9100-9, Hardback (7x9),
Seminary) is associate professor of Hebrew and Old
Testament at Multnomah Biblical Seminary in Portland,
360 pages, $28.99
OR. Since coming to Multnomah in 2009, she has focused
on developing a solid Hebrew program that enables and
encourages students to learn Hebrew well enough to use Unique Trim Size
it for personal growth and ministry long after they leave
7” x 9” page size gives the text room to
seminary. She teaches Old Testament with a focus toward
breathe and added space in the margins.
biblical theology and continues research related to Torah.
RELIGION / Biblical Reference / Language Study
Color Interior
978-1-6835-9084-2, Hardback (7x9),
528 pages, $39.99 Colored headers organize the text while
in-line highlights draw attention to the
most important pieces of information.
LEARNING BIBLICAL Easy to Read
Single-column text format is sized
HEBREW WORKBOOK for easy readability.
A GRADED READER
WITH EXERCISES Tables and Diagrams
Full-width tables and diagrams
Karl V. Kutz & communicate complex information.
Rebekah L. Josberger
RELIGION / Biblical Reference / Language Study
978-1-6835-9244-0, Paperback (8.5x11),
See more original language resources at
256 pages, $19.99
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“A winsome, “This book is
a tremendous
accessible,
resource for helping
and edifying
our coworkers to
introduction think rightly—
to the story that is, biblically—
of Christian about the
mission.” missionary task.”
—Nathan A. Finn, Provost and Dean —John Ong, President, Malaysia Baptist
of the University Faculty, North Theological Seminary
Greenville University
WORLD MISSION enterprises. Finally, they treat current issues
CHRISTIAN MISSION God to the ends of the earth while also describing in world missions from the perspective of the
the cultural context they encountered. Smither THEOLOGY, STRATEGY, sufficiency of Scripture.
A CONSISE highlights the continuity and development across
AND CURRENT ISSUES
GLOBAL HISTORY thousands of years of global mission. AUTHORS
Edited by Scott N. Callaham Will Brooks (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological
Edward L. Smither AUTHOR Seminary) teaches at two seminaries in Asia. He is
Edward L. Smither (PhD, University of Wales-Trinity and Will Brooks author of Love Lost for the Cause of Christ.
Saint David; PhD, University of Pretoria) is professor
A deeper understanding of the grand history of
of intercultural studies and history of global Scott N. Callaham (PhD, Southwestern Baptist
mission leads to a faithful expression of God’s World missions needs a fully biblical ethos. It must
Christianity and dean of the College of Intercultural Theological Seminary) is lecturer in Hebrew and
mission today. From the beginning, God’s mission be thoroughly—not just foundationally—biblical,
Studies at Columbia International University. He Old Testament at Baptist Theological Seminary
has been carried out by people sent around the a needed correction even among the sincerest
spent fourteen years in intercultural ministry in Singapore. He is author of Modality and the Biblical
world. From Abraham to Jesus, the thread that missionaries. World Mission is a series of essays
North Africa, France, and the USA. His previous Hebrew Infinitive Absolute.
weaves its way throughout Scripture is a God who aimed at reforming popular approaches to missions.
books include Missionary Monks, Mission in the Early
sends his people across the world, proclaiming Forthcoming June 2019
Church, and Augustine as Mentor.
his kingdom. As the world has evolved, Christian In the first set of essays, contributors develop a RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Missions
mission continues to be a foundational tradition in RELIGION / Christian Church / History
biblical theology of world missions from both the 978-1-6835-9303-4, Softcover (6x9), 376 pages, $24.99
the church. 978-1-6835-9240-2, Hardback (6x9), 384 pages, $26.99 Old and New Testaments, arguing that the theology
of each must stand in the foreground of missions,
In this one-volume textbook, Edward Smither not recede into the background. In the second, they
weaves together a comprehensive history of unfold the Great Commission in sequence, detailing
Christian mission, from the apostles to the modern how it determines the biblical strategy of all mission
church. In each era, he focuses on the people sent by
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LIVED THEOLOGY SERIES
The Lived Theology series explores aspects of Christian
doctrine through the eyes of the men and women
who practiced it. Interweaving the contributions of
notable individuals alongside their overshadowed
contemporaries, we gain a much deeper understanding
and appreciation of their work and the broad tapestry
of Christian history. These books illuminate the vital
contributions made by these figures throughout the
history of the church.
ENGAGING THE WORLD LOVING GOD AND NEIGHBOR
WITH ABRAHAM KUYPER WITH SAMUEL PEARCE
Michael R. Wagenman Michael A. G. Haykin & Jerry Slate
Christ declares “Mine!” over every square inch of creation. In his well- The love of God and neighbor is the heart of the Christian faith.
known quote, Abraham Kuyper expressed the defining characteristic Forgotten saint Samuel Pearce teaches us how to live a life faithful
of his public theology: Jesus’ sovereignty extends over all things. He to the greatest commandment.
believed Christians should engage the whole world in all of its various Pearce was a Baptist pastor known in eighteenth-century England
spheres. But what does that comprehensive calling practically look like for his moving preaching and strong, pious character. In his short life,
for us today? he supported believers in his own parish as well as in the many cities
In Engaging the World with Abraham Kuyper, Michael Wagenman where he preached and helped send missionaries. Yet his personal faith,
explores the practical application of Kuyper’s public theology. founded on the “holy love” of God, formed his most compelling witness
Using Kuyper’s own life as an example, he shows us how the gospel to the world. In Loving God and Neighbor with Samuel Pearce, readers will
can permeate all aspects of society: our identity, public discourse, learn from his example what it looks like to love God and neighbor in
education, the church, politics. Ultimately, this means engaging the good times as well as challenging and seemingly mundane ones.
world with perceptive truth that’s mindful of the dynamics at work in
our time and place. Forthcoming August 2019
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Forthcoming August 2019
978-1-6835-9269-3, Softcover (5x8), 128 pages, $12.99
RELIGION / Christian Theology / General
978-1-6835-9242-6, Softcover (5x8), 112 pages, $12.99
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Are the moral
commands in the
COLLECTED Bible universally
WORKS IN true for all time,
PUBLIC
THEOLOGY or do some need
Abraham Kuyper
to be adapted
At the Intersection of Faith and Culture.
In English for the First Time.
for our modern
world?
MORAL QUESTIONS
OF THE BIBLE
TIMELESS TRUTH
IN A CHANGING WORLD
COMMON PRO REGE David Instone-Brewer
GRACE VOLUME 3 SCRIPTURE
VOLUME 2 Scripture contains lots of guidance on ethical issues,
including statements about polygamy, slavery,
IN CONTEXT
divorce, sex, and things that sound strange to our The Scripture in Context series is driven
modern ears. Even Christians, who believe the Bible by the conviction that there is nothing as
is God’s word, disagree on whether women should exciting, direct, provocative, and spiritually
wear head coverings, whether Christians can ever enlightening as the Bible when we read it as
lie, whether women should preach, and whether it was meant to be read. Each book in the
Common Grace is often considered Kuyper’s Abraham Kuyper believed that Jesus is King Christians should drink alcohol. How can we resolve series dives into the ancient cultural context
crowning work, an exploration of how God of all creation, making it absurd to distinguish these issues and figure out how to apply the Bible
behind Bible passages, examining the effect
expresses grace even to the unsaved. The second between Christian life inside and outside the to our lives?
this context had on what the Bible writers
volume explores the impact and implications of church. In the third volume of Pro Rege, he were saying and how we should understand
David Instone-Brewer helps answer this question
this aspect of Reformed theology. extends his analysis of Christ’s kingship and
by showing how the Bible’s moral commands were their words today. When we read the Bible in
rule to areas of society not encompassed by the
Forthcoming April 2019 understood in their ancient cultural context. The light of its context, it is anything but boring.
family and the church—specifically, culture and
RELIGION / Christian Theology / General more we understand what God and the biblical Instead, God’s word can speak to us as
the arts, civil society, and government.
978-1-5779-9669-9, Hardback (7×10), authors intended to communicate to the original powerfully as it did to those who first read it.
856 pages, $54.99 audience, the better we will be able to make sense of
Forthcoming July 2019
how to apply those commands today.
RELIGION / Christian Theology / General
978-1-5779-9672-9, Hardback (7×10),
Forthcoming September 2019
576 pages, $49.99
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Ask for the EVANGELICAL EXEGETICAL
COMMENTARY SERIES
ancient paths, The Evangelical Exegetical Commentary series incorporates the latest in critical biblical scholarship, yet each
volume is written from a distinctly evangelical perspective. The authors explore the context and meaning of each
biblical book while showing the value and truth of the texts in ancient times and today. These commentaries
ask where the present historical and literary insights for understanding the text within the Bible’s larger story and applying it to
everyday life. Edited by H. Wayne House (general editor), William D. Barrick (Old Testament editor), and W. Hall
Harris III and Andrew W. Pitts (New Testament editors).
good way is,
and walk in it.
–Jeremiah 6:16
WALKING THE and serious students of the Bible will find this
volume indispensable for understanding Jeremiah’s
ANCIENT PATHS message and how to apply it today.
PHILIPPIANS JUDE EPHESIANS
A COMMENTARY AUTHORS 1:1-2:18 (VOL. 1),
ON JEREMIAH Herbert W. Bateman IV S. M. Baugh
Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., is the Colman M. Mockler
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Old
2:19-4:23 (VOL. 2)
“Bateman’s carefully researched treatment “Every page reflects years of exacting
Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., Testament and former president of Gordon-
Mark J. Keown includes a number of valuable sections study of primary sources … coupled
Conwell Theological Seminary (South Hamilton,
with Tiberius Rata Massachusetts). Previously he served as professor “With a full introduction and a careful,
on each passage, such as text-critical with a profound commitment to biblical
notes, structural outline, detailed exegesis, theology. This does not mean that he
of Old Testament and vice president for education detailed exegesis, Mark Keown takes us
In Walking the Ancient Paths, distinguished Old and comments on biblical theology and fails to study the letter itself; far from
at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Deerfield, through a profitable journey through one
Testament scholar Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., draws Illinois). He is a popular evangelical scholar who application to life. Highly recommended it. The excellent scholarship comes in
of Paul’s little jewels of a letter. For those
on a lifetime of study to illuminate the book of has written numerous books on the Old Testament for a fresh look at the Epistle of Jude— readable prose, making this a thoroughly
who teach and preach Philippians this
Jeremiah for a contemporary audience. Following an and regularly teaches at conferences and churches and at the broader world of an important interesting and stimulating work. This
volume will be a necessary and worthy
introduction that surveys the historical and literary around the world. part of the early church!” —Buist Fanning, is now unquestionably the best technical
background of Jeremiah along with its theological companion.” —Darrell L. Bock, senior
senior professor emeritus of New commentary on Ephesians.”
emphases, this commentary examines each verse of Tiberius Rata is associate dean of the School of research professor of New Testament
Testament studies, Dallas Theological —D. A. Carson, research professor of
the text, explaining its meaning and significance. Ministry Studies and professor of Old Testament studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
Seminary New Testament, Trinity Evangelical
studies at Grace Theological Seminary (Winona
RELIGION / Biblical Commentary / New Testament RELIGION / Biblical Commentary / New Testament Divinity School
Each section is followed by insights that guide the Lake, Indiana). He holds a PhD in Old Testament
from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Philippians 1:1–2:18: 978-1-5779-9744-3, 978-1-6835-9052-1, Hardback (6×9), RELIGION / Biblical Commentary / New Testament
reader in applying the text to their everyday life.
Hardback (6×9), 584 pages, $39.99 512 pages, $39.99 978-1-5779-9656-9, Hardback (6×9),
Bibliographies in each section provide resources
Forthcoming June 2019
for further study, and most textual and linguistic Philippians 2:19–4:23: 978-1-6835-9026-2, 672 pages, $45.99
RELIGION / Biblical Commentary / Old Testament
matters are discussed in footnotes. Pastors, scholars, Hardback (6×9), 600 pages, $35.99
978-1-6835-9267-9, Softcover (6x9), 872 pages, $49.99
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“A worthy
guide to these
OSBORNE crucial first
NEW TESTAMENT
COMMENTARIES five books
Grant R. Osborne
of the New
Testament.”
—Darrell Bock, Senior Research
The Osborne New Testament Commentaries, complexity. Osborne brings out the riches
Professor of New Testament Studies,
by respected professor and author Grant R. of each New Testament book, making them
Dallas Theological Seminary
Osborne, give a straightforward explanation accessible for today’s pastors as well as all who
of the New Testament in its context, avoiding consider themselves students of Scripture.
either oversimplification or technical
concludes with three chapters that explore the key
ACTS DISCOVERING THE theme of the kingdom of God, including its Old
Testament background, the place of miracles, and an
VERSE BY VERSE NEW TESTAMENT examination of Jesus’ parables.
Following his account of Jesus’ life and ministry in his Gospel, Luke recounts the
formation of the early church in Acts. And while the apostles appear to be at the center
AN INTRODUCTION TO ITS Ideal for college or seminary students, the volumes
of this narrative, all of their work is done through the presence and guidance of the Holy BACKGROUND, THEOLOGY, provide numerous maps and charts as well as
discussion questions for each chapter and a focus
Spirit. In every chapter in Acts, we see Spirit-empowered apostles sharing the gospel AND THEMES on real-life relevance and application. Forthcoming
reality of the risen Christ to the ends of the earth.
volumes will focus on Paul’s Letters (Vol. 2) and the
RELIGION / Biblical Commentary / New Testament Volume I: The Gospels & Acts General Epistles and Revelation (Vol. 3).
978-1-6835-9274-7, Softcover (5.5x8.5), 560 pages, $22.99
Mark J. Keown AUTHOR
Mark J. Keown (ThD, Laidlaw College) is a senior
lecturer in New Testament at Laidlaw College in
Discovering the New Testament is a new and
Auckland, NZ, and is the author of Congregational
JAMES comprehensive introduction to the New Testament
Evangelism in Philippians as well as numerous essays
in three volumes, reflecting current research and
VERSE BY VERSE scholarship in New Testament studies. Each volume
and journal articles. He is also an ordained minister
and served at Greenlane Presbyterian Church from
James is the Proverbs of the New Testament—but written as a letter, reflecting the provides a thorough discussion of background issues
1997–2003.
new covenant of Christ. It advises believers facing cultural challenges in the diaspora as well as treating theological themes and practical
how to approach practical issues like trials and suffering, the proper use of the tongue, application.
RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament
and poverty and wealth from a worldview shaped by Christ. Stated simply, it teaches 978-1-6835-9232-7, Hardback (6×9), 656 pages, $49.99
The first volume, on the Gospels and Acts, covers
believers about living life in God’s world by God’s rules.
Jewish and Greco-Roman backgrounds, critical
Forthcoming July 2019 methodologies, and the Synoptic problem and
RELIGION / Biblical Commentary / New Testament / General surveys each of the four Gospels and Acts. It
978-1-6835-9293-8, Softcover (5.5x8.5), 296 pages, $19.99
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2019 CHRISTIANITY TODAY identified and its geographical history retold. This
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COMMENTARY EDITOR
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TEXTUAL CRITICISM
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